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Demian: The Story of Emil Sinclair's Youth by Hermann Hesse

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dark emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

It was going perfect but the final chapters were a mess. And in the final pages it was like the author got tired to write. 
Also, the character of Demian's mother didn't add to the story and the main plot. Much less the reciprocal romantic love between her and Sinclair. It seems at the same time an excuse to deny the gay subplot and a projection of the authors desires. It only explains itself as a dream state of the protagonist.
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